South Korean President Park Geun-hye spoke at a joint session of Congress on May 8, 2013. She discussed U.S.-Korean collaboration regarding regional security and economic initiatives.
Soledad O’Brien, formerly of CNN and now founder of the Starfish Media Group production company, delivered her speech during Class Day exercises at Harvard University’s 362nd Commencement on May 30.
On May 26, 2013, award-winning writer, director, and producer Joss Whedon ’87 delivered the Commencement Address during the 181st Commencement Ceremony at Wesleyan University.
Brian Williams P’13, anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, delivered the Commencement Address Under the Oaks at Elon University on May 25, 2013.
On June 6, 2013, Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein gave the commencement address to graduates of LaGuardia Community College in New York City.